Forked River – Join us at the Lacey Library for a special “Harvest Extravaganza” on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 6:30pm. Our celebration starts with guest speaker Judith Krall-Russo on the importance of harvests past and ends with delicacies from local restaurants while also celebrating the 35th anniversary of our Lacey “Friends” group. Please register for this event. All are welcome to attend.

The Lacey branch is located at 10 East Lacey Road in Forked River. Information about the event can be found online at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by phone at 609-693-8566.

Forked River – Join author, Angelo Saverino, at the Lacey Library on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 pm as he retells his witty and riveting stories about his Sicilian family and the impact they had on him as a sports agent, actor, and radio and T.V. host. Please register for this event.

The Lacey branch is located at 10 East Lacey Road in Forked River. Information about the event can be found online at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by phone at 609-693-8566.

Forked River – Our very own “Ghost Busters” covering NJ, NYC, Eastern PA and Delaware South Jersey Ghost Research will be presenting their ongoing investigations on paranormal phenomenon at the Lacey Branch Ocean County Library October 6, 2009 at 7 pm. Please register at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 609-693-8566.

Forked River – Local band will be sure to heat things up at the Lacey Branch Ocean County Library Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 7 pm. Family event—all are welcome, join us for a toe- tapping, hand- clapping sound of Rhythm & Blues. Please register at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 609-693-8566.

Forked River – Celebrate the rich culture of Hispanic Heritage Month with the “Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre” at 7 pm on Monday, October 26, 2009. Presented by the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library this spectacular event of beauty and tradition will be held at the Lacey Township High School Auditorium, 73 Haines Street, Lanoka Harbor. Please register at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 609-693-8566.

The first program “Beyond Diets I” begins at 7 pm on September 29. It will cover a variety of topics including overfatness, weight loss supplements, body composition, why diets don’t work, the benefits of exercise and much more.

Future programs in this series include “Beyond Diets II” on Tues., October, 20, “Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women” on Tues., November, 17. These programs begin at 7 pm.

These programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required for these programs and can be done online at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-693-8566.